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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.09, 3,227.90 and 1,867.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.09, 3,227.90 and 1,867.85 is: 2,580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.09 : 3,227.90 = 1,867.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.09/3,227.90 = 1,867.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.09x = 3,227.90 × 1,867.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.09x = 6,029,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,029,207.54/2,336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.90

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